Paying Taxes Is Being American

When Tom Foley was asked why he didn't pay any taxes for the last three years, he responded that "it's America, you know" [Oct. 18, Page 1, "Foley Pays Effective Tax Rate Of Zero %"].

Well, if Mr. Foley were a true American, he would be paying taxes to help pay for all the services that our state provides. Foley makes millions and millions of dollars and pays nothing, while the rest of the struggling middle class continues to pay more than their share to make up for the upper class who always find the loopholes that enable them to find a legal way to avoid paying their share.

Mr. Foley says he will cut taxes. Really? How can he do that when he and others like him aren't contributing?The only other option would be for him to cut benefits to the poor and middle class. Is this the kind of person you want governing our state? I know I don't.